Student conductors in Kan. master the “holistic view”
New research reveals that conducting isn't just about keeping time—it's a high-speed cognitive exercise that reactivates the teenage brain.
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3D printers strike a new note in music education
Instead of struggling with high rental fees, Pa. music students now play on $50 violins, printed layer by layer at school.
Students can embrace a new era of ‘classical’ music
Classical music in the 21st century (or, technically, Western art music) isn't popular among students but makes important contributions to art.
Alton Sr. H.S. orchestra plays Bach
An orchestra concert at Alton Sr HS in IL featured Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. The video ended just a tad short of the end.
A band teacher is IL Teacher of the Year
IL named a band teacher the 2020 Teacher of the Year on Oct. 19. He individualizes music instruction and shares his work with 1000s.
Count Basie Orchestra runs a clinic at New Trier
When Count Basie's Orchestra came to New Trier HS, students from 45 schools got a swinging master class & a history lesson.
IL hosts a violinist, a refugee from Syria
Thoughts turn to a Syrian violinist in Illinois, as Nikki R Haley announces she'll resign as US ambassador to the UN.
Condo fire kids need clarinets etc.
A teacher is trying to round up a few musical instruments to help students whose families lost everything in a massive condo fire.
Pianos come to a Chicago park near you
Do you want to learn to play the piano despite not having access to one at home? Chicago parks have a possible solution.
In music performance, can you improvise or not?
The brain shows differential electrical activity between musicians who can improvise and those who, well, can't. Like me.